Vaccine Porters

• The Vaccine Porter^® is ideal for school vaccination programmes and transportation between hospital and surgeries
• Maintains the temperature within the system between +2°C and +8°C for 8 hours plus¹
• Validated for multiple openings
• Smart, robust carrying case with thick polystyrene inner moulding and lid
• Available in 4 sizes
• Medicool^® is an integral part of the Vaccine Porter
• Hook & loop fastening with tamper evident security tabs

The Medicool packs (MC28/MC3) need to be refrigerated for a minimum of 24 hours before use in the Vaccine Porter system

Controlled low temperature transport – Department of Health²

It is essential that all those involved in the handling of vaccines are aware of and follow policies which adhere to cold chain compliance. Validated cool boxes and ice packs from a recognised medical supply company should be used and must be appropriate for the purpose required.

MiniPorter

• The Mini Porter^™ is used by community nurses in the home – for vaccinations and collection of samples
• Holds up to 10 vials of vaccine
• Maintains the temperature within the system between +2°C and +8°C for 18 hours+
• Chills samples and specimens for preservation after collection, prior to refrigeration
• Validated for multiple openings
• Smart waterproof casing enclosing polystyrene inner, Medicool and spacer mat
• Shoulder straps for easy handling and clear PVC window for inserting delivery data
• Secure and easy to use hook & loop fastening

The Medicool pack (MC11) needs to be frozen for a minimum of 24 hours before use in the Mini Porter system.

The Mini Porter is available in blue only.

Medicool

• Water-based phase change cool packs
• Can be refrigerated to the desired transportation temperature
• Freezable if required (Mini Porter)
• Available separately in 2 sizes for the Vaccine Porter
• Medicool is an integral part of the Mini Porter system®
• Medicools are validated for use for a 12 month period  

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References
1. Data on File, CliniMed 2002

2. Department of Health. Chapter 4 – storage, distribution and disposal of vaccines in Immunisations against infectious diseases, 1996 available from www.immunisation.nhs.uk/files/GB_Ch3_Storage.pdf